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These two photographs show the dedication ceremony of Schilling Air Force Base. The facility was formerly known as the Smoky Hill Air Force Base. The first photograph shows Mrs. David Schilling, Brig. Gen. James W. Wilson, and the bust of David Schilling. The second image is an overall view of the ceremony.
Creator: United States Army Air Forces
Date: March 16, 1956
Item Number: 314092
Call Number: FK2.S1 S.8 SAFB *2 -3
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 314092
Built Environment - Areas of Significance - Military
Built Environment - Function - Defense - Air Facility
Collections - Photograph
Community Life - Events and Celebrations - Dedications
Date - 1950s - 1956
Military - Facilities - Air bases - Schilling Air Force Base
Military - Service - Air Force
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Photograph
Places - Cities and towns - Salina
Places - Counties - Saline
Type of Material - Photographs
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